Project Summary C-066: Island Hwy upgrades – Hart Road to Wilfert Road
A technical and financial project summary for the Island Highway upgrades, detailing the scope, budget, and funding source.
Project Summary
Priority: Required
Project Name: Island Hwy upgrades – Hart Road to Wilfert Road Project ID: 2-2-11105-310 CC1192 Submitted by: Ben Lubberts, Deputy Director of Engineering
Executive Summary
The project was included in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. Island Highway is a major collector road with up to 10,000 vehicles per day and sections of the asphalt dates back to 1985. Due to the age and heavy wear both westbound lanes are showing signs of base failure and pavement is beginning to crack and rut. The project design has been completed including paving, sidewalks, storm sewer, and street lighting. The scope will include bike lanes in front of 1658 and 1660 Island Highway. This area appears likely to be developed in the near future. Staff is suggesting waiting a couple of years for development and will monitor asphalt for significant failure on an ongoing basis. If a development occurs staff will utilize current design to create developers' obligations.
Business problem and opportunity
Although the ability to formalize the frontage can occur with development, it is likely that the opportunity will not occur for some time. The work will provide a pedestrian connection from Parsons Bridge to the Casino and prevent further degradation to the road structure.
Proposed project objectives
To construct the recently completed design for the frontages of 1658 and 1660 Island Highway.
Business risks
The completion of the project helps to promote alternative modes of transportation.
Proposed sources of funding
Casino revenue
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 175,000 | 175,000 | ||||
| Operational | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 175,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175,000 |
| Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Tangible | |
| Intangible |
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend the 2023-2027 Financial Plan include Island Hwy upgrades – Hart Road to Wilfert Road in 2024 to be funded by Casino revenue.